Childcare in canton SG
All childcare options in canton SG
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| Type of care | Costs (without subsidies) | Costs (with subsidies) |
|---|---|---|
| Daycare, full day | CHF 90–120 per day | Income-dependent |
| Playgroup, half day | CHF 14–22 per half day | Partially subsidised |
| Day mother (via association) | CHF 5–10 per hour | Income-dependent |
Childcare in Canton St. Gallen
Canton St. Gallen enacted a new Childcare Act (KiBG) in 2019, which obliges municipalities to ensure an adequate childcare offering and to introduce income-dependent parental contributions. This has led to a significant expansion of the offering.
Subsidies & discounts
Canton St. Gallen created a framework with the Childcare Act (KiBG) of 2019:
- Municipalities must ensure an adequate childcare offering
- Parental contributions must be income-dependent
- The canton contributes with payments to the municipalities
- The City of St. Gallen offers comprehensive income-dependent rates
Check with your municipality of residence about the specific subsidy model.
Legal framework
Licensing requirements in Canton St. Gallen:
- Daycare centres require a cantonal operating licence
- Responsible authority: Office for Social Affairs
Tax deduction in Canton SG
For tax period 2026, the following caps apply per child in Canton SG:
| Direct federal tax | Cantonal tax SG | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum per child/year | CHF 25'800 | CHF 26'800 |
| Age limit | The child has not yet reached age 14 | The child has not yet reached age 14 |
Eligibility: Proven net costs borne by the family; the child lives in the same household. The care must be directly related to employment, education, or inability to work or provide care. For parents living together, both must be prevented from providing care for one of those reasons.
Cantonal special rule: The amount was indexed for tax period 2026.
Official source: St. Galler Steuergesetz · Rules checked on 14.07.2026